Matthew George Ballard , age 42, of Quincy was tragically taken from us on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. Matt married the love of his life, Julia Wodrich, on November 12, 2011. Matthew is the father of two beautiful children, Matthew G. Ballard II, 23, of Tampa, FL and Miah Ballard, 18, of Quincy, IL. Matt graduated from Quincy Senior High School in 1997. Matt…

Mary Ann Francis Burton, age 61, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in the Emergency Room of Blessing Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1960 in Louisiana, MO, the daughter of Charles and Joan (Groat) Francis. Most recently, Mary Ann worked as a waitress at IHOP. Mary Ann enjoyed scrapbooking, Karaoke, camping and going on trips. She is survived by: TWO…

Tameka Lynnette Griffin-Morris, age 45, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 in her home. She was born on December 26, 1975 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Bryan Hill and Sheila Griffin Her biological father is David Turner. She married Henry Lee Morris on February 14, 2020. He survives. Tameka worked at Denman Linen Services, where she loved her co-workers and they…

Ruth Ann Deters, age 93, of Quincy, died on March 22, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was born on December 27, 1927 in Quincy, the daughter of Joseph Bohne and Lucille (Mueller) Bohne. Ruth married William “Bill” Deters Jr. on September 4, 1946 in St John Catholic Church in Quincy. He survives. She attended Quincy Notre Dame and graduated from Quincy High…

Mary D. Abbey, age 75, of Quincy, died on Monday, March 22, 2021 in her home. She was born on February 12, 1946 in LaBelle, MO the daughter of Artie Manley and Ethel Clay. She married Owen Abbey. He preceded her in death. Mary was a CNA and recently worked at Mobile Health in Ft. Madison, IA. Mary was a member of the Mt.…

Audrey E. Holtschlag age 92, of Quincy died on Sunday, March 21,2021 at 3:18 p.m. in St. Vincent’s Home. Audrey was born in Quincy, IL on October 3, 1928 a daughter of Ubert and Ruth (Reeder) Allen. She married Arthur L. Holtschlag on May 28, 1949 in Quincy’s St. Mary Catholic Church. Arthur died on February 19, 1994. Audrey was retired after being employed…

Mary Jane Kenning, age 88, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in Good Samaritan Home. She was born on November 15, 1932 in Quincy, the daughter of Oscar and Mathilda (Olps) Luecken. Mary attended St. Mary’s School and was a 1950 graduate of Quincy Notre Dame. While in school, Mary worked as a clerk at the Kenning IGA. There she met the…

Imogene Knowles, age 72, of the St. Vincent Home, died on Saturday, March 20, 2021 in the Home. She was born on November 9, 1948 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Marshall & Jessie (Wright) Knowles. She was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. Imogene worked in manufacturing in the Quincy area. Imogene’s dearest love was her family. She is survived by: TWO…

Donetta S. Moore, age 71, of Keokuk, IA, formerly of Quincy, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2021 in Keokuk. She was born on April 16, 1949 in Quincy, the daughter of George & Betty (Eager) Sunderland. She married Darrell G. Moore on April 1, 1972. He preceded her in death on July 6, 2018. Donetta enjoyed everything to do with family. She is survived…

Since early in the year 2016, Dennis Roy Boden, age 70, has been battling cancer with strength, determination, and a big smile. On Wednesday, March 17, 2021, the cancer won the battle and Dennis went home to our Lord and Savior. Dennis was born on February 7, 1951 in Quincy to Donald “Don” and Rosemary (Rossiter) Boden. Dennis’ time on earth was spent having…